我从来没有为joel osteen 争辩过什么， 因为这本来不是我的工作， 但我发现我去lakewood成了一个big issue here. 并且一些内容存了档， 所以， 请斑竹也存此档。

下面是一封从lakewood给我的一封信。

乡仆给我电话后， 我认真为我所去的教会祷告， 心里有种不安， 所以给lakewood写了封匿名信， 想看看他们信仰的根基到底是怎样的。隔天后， 他们给我来了一封信， 如下：

Dear Friends,

Many of you have called, written or emailed regarding my recent appearances on Larry King Live. I appreciate your comments and value your words of correction and encouragement.

It was never my desire or intention to leave any doubt as to what I believe and Whom I serve. I believe with all my heart that it is only through Christ that we have hope in eternal life. I regret and sincerely apologize that I was unclear on the very thing in which I have dedicated my life.

Jesus declared in John 14; I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father but by me. I believe that Jesus Christ alone is the only way to salvation. However, it wasn’t until I had the opportunity to review the tran???? of the interview that I realize I had not clearly stated that having a personal relationship with Jesus is the only way to heaven. It’s about the individual’s choice to follow him.

God has given me a platform to present the Gospel to a very diverse audience. In my desire not to alienate the people that Jesus came to save, I did not clearly communicate the convictions that I hold so precious.

I will use this as a learning experience and believe that God will ultimately use it for my good and His glory. I am comforted by the fact that He sees my heart and knows my intentions. I am so thankful that I have friends, like you, who are willing to share their concerns with me.

Thank you again to those who have written. I hope that you accept my deepest apology and see it in your heart to extend to my grace and forgiveness.

As Always, I covet your prayers and I am believing for God’s best in your life,

Joel Osteen

Pastor-Lakewood Church.

Thank you and God bless you,
Joel Osteen Ministries
Customer Service Department
P.O. Box 23297
Houston, TX 77228

Pastor Joel,

How are you? I never personally meet you, but I am coming to Lakewood church every Saturday night. I enjoyed you message very much.

Tonight I have gotten a phone call from a close sister in the Christ. She was talking about you were interviewed by Larry King. My biggest question is: Did you really deny that Jesus Christ is the only way to the Kingdom?

Sincerely

yijidutu